Trauma-Informed Children's Residential Support Worker

Prospects; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments £50

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

28 days annual leave

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Free meals on shift

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is recruiting a resilient Children’s Residential Support Worker for our home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will build trusting relationships, provide daily care and emotional support, and help children gain life skills in a therapeutic setting.

The role involves safeguarding, collaborating with professionals, and contributing to care planning. A full UK driving licence, shift flexibility, and a willingness to complete Level 3 RCC are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence and essential life skills.
• Support access to education, hobbies, activities and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, social workers, education professionals and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning and record keeping.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional resilience

Therapeutic / child-centred approaches

Strong communication

Full UK driving licence

Flexible shifts (evenings/weekends)

Willingness to complete Level 3 in RCC

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is recruiting a resilient Children’s Residential Support Worker for our home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will build trusting relationships, provide daily care and emotional support, and help children gain life skills in a therapeutic setting.

The role involves safeguarding, collaborating with professionals, and contributing to care planning. A full UK driving licence, shift flexibility, and a willingness to complete Level 3 RCC are essential.